Heilala Vanilla began as an aid project to assist a village in one of the most beautiful and remote places on the globe, Vava'u Islands, Kingdom of Tonga. They practice organic growing principles in the most perfect and natural growing environment. Our Vanilla is grown in organic virgin soil, on coconut husk frames, hand pollinated and dried under the Pacific Sun, then stored at optimum conditions to ensure full flavour to develop.

Our practice of true sustainability with the local village has enabled resources for education and infrastructure, which they otherwise may not have had. The result is the richest grade of Vanilla in the Asia Pacific region. A distinctive aroma, shine and plumpness.

Ground Vanilla Bean

Made from 100% pure vanilla beans, the powder is free from artificial colours, flavours, buffers, additives, sugar and is gluten free. It is made by drying and grinding Heilala Vanilla beans into a fine powder making it the purest and most natural form of vanilla available in the range. Two grams of the ground vanilla powder is equivalent to one Heilala Vanilla bean. The vanilla powder is great in hot or cold mixtures and excellent to use in baking, desserts and smoothies or when vanilla extract or paste is not preferred.

Half a teaspoon is equivalent to one vanilla bean. Add to your favourite smoothie, raw dessert, baking recipes, or anything else that calls for a delicious vanilla flavour.

After opening, store in a cool dark place. Avoid direct sunlight or high humidity areas.

100% Dried and Ground Heilala Vanilla Beans*

*Organic Ingredient

"I love the Vanilla pods, as they are plump and packed full of seeds and have a unique Vanilla flavour. We also love supporting New Zealand purveyors and excited to help in any way."

- Brian (New Zealand)

"I love the consistent first rate quality of Heilala Vanilla. The best part is that they have a genuine and beautiful story behind their product, a true partnership with the village of Utungake in Vava’u Tonga. "

Heilala Vanilla began as an aid project to assist a village in one of the most beautiful and remote places on the globe, Vava'u Islands, Kingdom of Tonga. They practice organic growing principles in the most perfect and natural growing environment. Our Vanilla is grown in organic virgin soil, on coconut husk frames, hand pollinated and dried under the Pacific Sun, then stored at optimum conditions to ensure full flavour to develop.

Our practice of true sustainability with the local village has enabled resources for education and infrastructure, which they otherwise may not have had. The result is the richest grade of Vanilla in the Asia Pacific region. A distinctive aroma, shine and plumpness.

Pure Vanilla Extract

Grown in the beautiful islands of Vava'u in Tonga, Heilala Pure Vanilla Extract uses only the best vanilla beans for cold extraction. Each bean is lovingly hand picked and dried under the Pacific sun, with a unique ageing process turning it into a true vanilla aroma with the purest taste imaginable. No chemicals or nasty synthetic imitations here!

This versatile extract is perfect for all your baking needs or whenever a recipe calls for vanilla extract or essence and really is the icing on the cake in terms of 100% pure vanilla.

Shake before use, and store in a cool dark place. Avoid direct sunlight or high humidity areas.

New Zealand Mineral Water, Alcohol, Heilala Vanilla Bean Extractives

"I love the Vanilla pods, as they are plump and packed full of seeds and have a unique Vanilla flavour. We also love supporting New Zealand purveyors and excited to help in any way."

- Brian (New Zealand)

"I love the consistent first rate quality of Heilala Vanilla. The best part is that they have a genuine and beautiful story behind their product, a true partnership with the village of Utungake in Vava’u Tonga. "

Heilala Vanilla began as an aid project to assist a village in one of the most beautiful and remote places on the globe, Vava'u Islands, Kingdom of Tonga. They practice organic growing principles in the most perfect and natural growing environment. Our Vanilla is grown in organic virgin soil, on coconut husk frames, hand pollinated and dried under the Pacific Sun, then stored at optimum conditions to ensure full flavour to develop.

Our practice of true sustainability with the local village has enabled resources for education and infrastructure, which they otherwise may not have had. The result is the richest grade of Vanilla in the Asia Pacific region. A distinctive aroma, shine and plumpness.

Whole Vanilla Beans

With their distinctive shine and intoxicating fragrance, Heilala Vanilla Beans are in a league of their own. The beans, grown sustainably and organically in the beautiful islands of Tonga, are moist, plump, and packed full of seeds and flavour. Use a whole bean if the recipe requests or lay the bean on a chopping board, split open with a sharp knife and scrape out the vanilla seeds. The vanilla beans are great in hot or cold mixtures and excellent to use in baking, desserts and smoothies.

After opening, store in a cool dark place. Avoid direct sunlight or high humidity areas.

Heilala Vanilla Beans*

*Organic Ingredient

"I love the Vanilla pods, as they are plump and packed full of seeds and have a unique Vanilla flavour. We also love supporting New Zealand purveyors and excited to help in any way."

- Brian (New Zealand)

"I love the consistent first rate quality of Heilala Vanilla. The best part is that they have a genuine and beautiful story behind their product, a true partnership with the village of Utungake in Vava’u Tonga. "

Heilala Vanilla began as an aid project to assist a village in one of the most beautiful and remote places on the globe, Vava'u Islands, Kingdom of Tonga. They practice organic growing principles in the most perfect and natural growing environment. Our Vanilla is grown in organic virgin soil, on coconut husk frames, hand pollinated and dried under the Pacific Sun, then stored at optimum conditions to ensure full flavour to develop.

Our practice of true sustainability with the local village has enabled resources for education and infrastructure, which they otherwise may not have had. The result is the richest grade of Vanilla in the Asia Pacific region. A distinctive aroma, shine and plumpness.